The "two bag system" for variable intravenous dextrose and fluid administration: benefits in diabetic ketoacidosis management

J Pediatr. 1999 Mar;134(3):376-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(99)70469-5.

Abstract

1 case-controlled retrospective analysis compared the "two bag system," based on the euglycemic clamp technique, versus the traditional "one bag" method for intravenous diabetic ketoacidosis management. The two bag system can provide more cost-effective intravenous dextrose and fluid delivery and enhance quality of care by improving the efficiency, timeliness, and flexibility of overall control.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / economics
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy / economics
  • Fluid Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Fluid Therapy / statistics & numerical data
  • Glucose / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous / economics
  • Infusions, Intravenous / instrumentation
  • Infusions, Intravenous / statistics & numerical data
  • Insulin / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Insulin
  • Glucose